Trailer Tuesday! pt. 16

Paper Heart Trailer

Downloading Nancy Trailer

Adam Trailer

Trailer Tuesday! pt. 15

The Skeptic Trailer

Outrage Trailer

Shorts Trailer

Music Monday! pt. 6 You Don't Own Me

I was watching The First Wives' Club today, so I had to pick this song. Today's mp3 is the cover of You Don't Own Me by Joan Jett.


















You Don't Own Me MP3

Ruth and Jamie's Visit!

Ruth and Jamie came to stay for a few days. It was really fun. This first picture is of us waiting for a train (right after I had been groped by a crazy woman...long story).












The second picture is of Ruth thoroughly enjoying her first ever Chicago-style hot dog.

















The third picture was taken right before it started raining. It was ridiculous. It was really nice outside. Suddenly a big gust of wind came up. It was FREEZING cold. I think that I actually screamed, because I was so startled. Then Ruth had to walk all down Sheridan (pretty busy) in the rain, in her bathing suit.

















The fourth picture was earlier in the day. It was pretty gloomy outside, but actually felt pretty nice.

Trailer Tuesday! pt. 14

My Sister's Keeper Trailer

Food Inc. Trailer

The Girlfriend Experience Trailer

Trailer Tuesday! 14

Every Little Step Trailer

The Hurt Locker Trailer

Treeless Mountain Trailer

Julia Trailer

Music Monday! pt. 5 Bad Things

Today's Music Monday Pick is "Bad Things" by Jace Everett. Some of you may recognize it as the theme song from the HBO series, True Blood.

Bad Things MP3

Food Friday! pt. 5 Vegetable Soup

Sorry, this recipe is kind of random. I made the soup randomly, so I am not sure of the exact measurements.
Ingredients
1 bag of frozen corn
1 bag of frozen peas
1 bag of baby carrots (chopped)
6 large yellow potatoes (peeled and cubed)
vegetable stock
16 oz bag of egg noodles
dash of salt
dash of pepper
1 can of tomatoes

I use Better than Bullion to make vegetable stock. So, first I boiled water, then Better than Bullion and a dash of salt and pepper to the water. Next I added the potatoes to the stock. I allowed the potatoes to cook in the stock on Medium-High for about ten minutes.

Next, add the noodles and carrots. Allow to cook for another ten minutes. Test the potatoes and noodles. Once they are about done, add the peas and corn.

Cover and simmer for about twenty minutes. I hope that you enjoy.

Trailer Tuesday! pt. 13

The Brothers Bloom Trailer

Extract Trailer

Moon Trailer

Trailer Tuesday! pt. 12

In a Dream Trailer

Perfect Sport Trailer

April Showers Trailer

Music Monday! pt. 4 Desolation Row

Today's Music Monday Mp3 is a cover of Desolation Row as performed by My Chemical Romance for the recently released film, Watchmen. I hope that you enjoy it!

Desolation Row MP3

Planet of the Dead Review

Maybe it was just me, but I was really disappointed by the Doctor Who Easter Special, Planet of the Dead. Maybe my expectations were just too high. See, I am used to buying a Doctor Who Season and watching it all at once. I have never had to wait for episodes before.

I think that I expected way more than a single (less than an hour) special could provide. Also, I think that the writing could have been a little better. Overall, I do not feel like much happened in way of the storyline.

The previews for the next episode looked good, though. I have no idea when it will air, but it should come out before 2010 (whenever than means). Did anyone else see it? Does anyone else have any thoughts?

Currently Reading for Class:

Fear of Flying by Erica Jong

Currently Watching:
True Blood Season One

Currently Listening to:
RENT: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

The Best Weekend Ever!

I started out feeling really stressed this weekend. I had two really important papers to do and not very much time to do them. Now I am sitting down on Sunday night, eating shells and cheese, watching the new Doctor Who special, having seen a wonderful new episode of Dollhouse, and having seen RENT the way that it is truly meant to be seen. Life is pretty great right now.
See, a few months ago, my mom found out that RENT was coming to Chicago....not just that, but RENT starring Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp was coming to Chicago. She bought us tickets as a pre-birthday gift, but technically post birthday gift (since the show date was just yesterday). I have been really excited about it, and was really afraid that when I finally saw it, my expectations would be too high.

Yesterday finally came. I met my mom at Union Station. We went to Borders for a little while, because there was a 40% off day. I bought the Tale of Despereaux (which you should really see if you haven't).

Next was the show. It was really hard sitting in our seats and just waiting for the show to begin. As soon as Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal came on stage, people went into a frenzy. It was crazy. I was enthralled the entire time. I have seen RENT live before and also have seen the film before, but I felt like I was finally seeing it the way that it was meant to be seen. I have never really enjoyed What You Own particularly, but when I saw it performed live by Anthony and Adam, I nearly cried. It was absolutely amazing to see. I also really liked La Vie Boheme, because Adam Pascal got really into it. He was dancing a lot. He had a HUGE grin on his face. I could tell that he was having a lot of fun. The only complaints that I have dealing with the show were the lack of chemistry between Collins and Angel and between Roger and Mimi. Afterwords, they all came out, and Anthony Rapp made a few announcements to the audience.

Oh, and by the way...Adam Pascal has a really cool Celtic tattoo on his arm.

Afterwords, my mom and I went to wait by the stage door. Anthony Rapp came out, but wouldn't let anyone take their picture with him, because there were just so many people. I did manage to get a few pictures, and he did sign an autograph for me on a high heel post-it-note (thank you Mrs. Cunningham).

After the show, my mom and I went out to eat. I had this delicious Ultimate Hawaiian Volcano drink. My mom had a really good Mojito. My mom brought me an adorable Easter Basket. Instead of a basket, it was a vegetable steamer (because she knew that I didn't have one). She also gave me the Fools Rush In dvd, because she knew that I have wanted it for a little while.

Today, I went to the Oriental Theatre again to catch the very last stage door appearance. It was really cool. I feel like I am finally feeling some of the perks that come with living in Chicago.

Now the day is winding down. I am eating shells and cheese (which I haven't had in forever) and watching the much anticipated(by me mostly) new episode of Doctor Who. I am sure that I will write a review as soon as I finish. I hope that you all had a good weekend as well. Come back tomorrow for Music Monday.

Doctor Quotes pt. 3

This is the final installment of Doctor Who Quotes in honor of the new episode this Saturday. All of these quotes are from series three. I hope that you enjoy.

Timey Wimey

Don't Blink

Captain Jack

Food Friday! pt. 4 Vegetable Lo Mein

Lo Mein is another one of those foods that I really enjoy making, because it is just as easy to make a little as it is to make a lot. I enjoy making a lot so that I have leftovers all through the week. It is a little bit expensive to get some of the things that you need for it, but once you have some of those special ingredients, you can make it over and over again.

Ingredients
8 ounces dried Chinese egg noodles (in a pinch, I've used spaghetti before)
1/2 cup vegetable stock
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced gigner
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 chopped yellow onion
1/4 cup sliced rep pepper

*You can add as many other things as you want to this recipe. I have added brocilli, bean sprouts, soy beans, peanuts, etc. before. You can also add meat and substitute the vegetable stock for chicken stock if you wish.


Directions

Drop the noodles into boiling water and cook 3 1/2 to 5 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.

In a bowl, combine vegetable stock, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Set aside.

Heat wok over high heat. When hot, add vegetable oil, swirling to coat the sides. Ass garlic ginger, green onions, and yellow onions. Cook until fragrant. Add the red pepper (I used preserved red pepper, if you use fresh, you should add it in along with the onions).

Add the sauce and noodles. Gently toss until heated through, and the sauce has thickened. Serve.

Doctor Quotes pt. 2

This is part two of the Doctor Quotes. All of these quotes are from series two.

Doctor's Ramblings

K9

Rose as Cassandra

Queen Victoria

Scottish Rose

TWO DAYS UNTIL THE NEW EPISODE!!!

Doctor Quotes

To get ready for the new episode of Doctor Who (which will be premiering this Saturday), I thought that I would post some of my favorite audio quotes from series one...

I'm the Doctor by the Way

They're just so alien.

If you're an alien...

The Doctor's monologue

It's Cardiff...

Don't drop the banana!

Who has a sonic screwdriver?

Trailer Tuesday! pt. 11

Powder Blur Trailer

Summer Hours Trailer

Rudo y Cursi Trailer

Winter of Frozen Dreams Trailer

Music Monday! pt. 3 Twist and Shout

Hello All! Today is Music Monday, but more importantly is my friend, Amanda's birthday! Happy Birthday Amanda! I wanted to do a fun song today in honor of the occasion. Today's song is Twist and Shout by the Beatles.

Twist and Shout mp3

In My Craft or Sullen Art

by Dylan Thomas

In my craft or sullen art
Exercised in the still night
When only the moon rages
And the lovers lie abed
With all their griefs in their arms,
I labour by singing light
Not for ambition or bread
Or the strut and trade of charms
On the ivory stages
But for the common wages
Of their most secret heart.

Not for the proud man apart
From the raging moon I write
On these spindrift pages
Nor the towering dead
With their nightingales and psalms
But for the lovers, their arms
Round the griefs of the ages,
Who pay no praise or wages
Nor heed my craft or art.

Easy Virtue

I just saw Easy Virtue and absolutely loved it! It was really cute, but also had moments of seriousness. I was also really happy with the ending (I won't say anything besides that). It was a nice, cut little movie, but also more realistic than I expected. I was really surprised by Jessica Biel. When I first heard that she was going to be in the film, I was really unhappy with whoever cast it. I must say that she was really wonderful. Colin Firth was adorable as always. I was also really glad to see Charlotte Riley in something else. I had not seen her in anything besides the most recent remake of Wuthering Heights (which is a really good adaptation that I would recommend...and not just because of Tom Hardy).

Funny Russell on Channel 7

Food Friday! pt. 3 Kung Pao Broccoli

Kung Pao Broccoli

As most of you know, I don't eat meat. I try really hard to find interesting substitutes for the foods that I like. Kung Pao Broccoli is one of those foods and is especially easy to make. You can add whatever ingredients that you want to it (peanuts, vegetables, chicken, etc.) This time I wanted something quick and easy, so I just added broccoli.

First, I use really easy minute rice. I use about two cups of rice (what is wonderful about this recipe and many of the others that I do, is that is is just as easy to make several servings as it is to make one. this way, I have leftovers to get me through the school week without worrying about cooking).

Next I steam the broccoli. I don't have a steamer, so I just fill a sauce pan halfway with water, bring it to a boil, add the broccoli, cover it and leave it for five minutes.

Next I mix together the rice, the broccoli, and the kung pao sauce. I use Annie Chung's sauce, but you can use whatever you like.

I hope that you enjoy this recipe. If you try it, let me know how it goes.

Planet of the Dead

The Planet of the Dead trailer has been released along with photos. It will air of the BBC on Easter weekend!